Genetics Flashcards
to provide an accessible revision guide offline :))
1
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Phenotype
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The observable characteristics of an individual usually resulting from the interaction between the genotype and the environment in which development occurs
2
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Genotype
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The genetic constitution or makeup of an organism with respect to the alleles under consideration
3
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Dominant
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The allele which influences the appearance of the phenotype even in the presence of an alternative allele
E.g. AA or Aa, A is the dominant allele
4
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Recessive
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The allele that influences the appearance of the phenotype only in the presence of another identical allele
E.g. aa
5
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F1 generation
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The generation produced by crossing homozygous parental stocks
6
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F2 generation
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The generation produced by crossing two F1 generations
